Plastic Free Kitchen: Non Plastic Zip Bag Alternatives for Food Storage
Are silicone food storage bags a good plastic free alternative to zip lock style plastic bags? Read the pros and cons of switching to silicone.
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How to Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Healthy Halloween
How to have a fun, healthy Halloween without trashing yourself and the environment. Is it possible? Here our our best tips.
What You Need To Know About Citric Acid Added to Food | Is Citric Acid Bad For You?
Citric acid is one of the most common food additives in use today. You may think it is a harmless derivative of lemons, and that used to be so. Today’s citric acid is a whole different story. Here’s what you need to know about this pervasive ingredient. Among the peculiar names that you will find…
Green Clean: Kitchen Products Review
Eco-friendly kitchen cleaning products Full Circle Neat Nut Walnut Scour Pads Who knew that walnut shells could be so useful? These scour pads are tough enough to handle pots and pans without scratching. Sponges and scouring pads made from plant material take less energy to produce These pads are made from walnut shells, so they…
Non-toxic Kitchen: Lemon Vinegar Cleaner
Make this easy, natural, non-toxic multi-purpose kitchen cleaner with lemon peels and white vinegar. Sustainable Food | Reuse and Compost | Non Toxic Kitchen Keep a glass jar filled with white vinegar in your kitchen cupboard or on the counter, and throw your lemon peels in it. Make sure to keep the lid on tightly. …
Non-Toxic Kitchen Remodel
by Dane O’Leary Whether due to personal health reasons or to be more conscious of our effects on the environment, some of us worry about the toxicity of health and beauty products, pesticides and preservatives in food and produce, and the leaching of chemicals. Buying organic has extended to most areas of our lives, so…
Herbicide Ingredients Kill More Than Weeds
Used in yards, farms and parks throughout the world, Roundup has long been a top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells. originally published: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org The new findings intensify a debate about so-called “inerts” — the solvents, preservatives,…
DIY Non-toxic Natural Kitchen Cleaners
The household cleaning isle at your local grocery store will try to convince you that every thing in your house requires a specialized cleaning solution of its very own. There are specific cleaners for ovens, drains, tarnished silverware, and even a special wash to remove pesticides and wax from your fruits and vegetables. But why…
What you need to know about chemicals sprayed on produce after harvest
Are chemicals added to fresh fruits and vegetables after harvest? We know that processed foods often contain a host of unhealthy additives, from fake flavors and colors to chemical preservatives. What you don’t know is that sometimes chemicals are added to fresh produce after it’s picked and before it gets to the grocery store. When…
Filmmaker Ed Brown Talks About His Documentary On Chemicals: Unacceptable Levels
Ed Brown talks about making his newly released documentary, Unacceptable Levels, which uncovers the shocking truth: we are drenched in chemicals.
The Best Non Toxic Nonstick Pans
Nonstick cookware is popular largely because cooking does not require the use of oils or fats, which purportedly creates healthier meals. The price for this benefit may be steep, however, as nonstick cookware has been linked to dangerous toxins.
Dangerous Chemicals In Kitchen Cleaners
In the US, there is no law that compels manufacturers to provide a complete ingredient label, making it difficult to distinguish between the ingredients and chemicals found in these seemingly ordinary products. Consumers should be aware that even products labeled as “green” and “non toxic” can have harmful effects.